19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts
Online-Only Auction, 8 - 15 July 2019
Paintings
Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
About this Item
George Tjapanangka
Australian 1938-
Bushfire Dreaming
the artist's name and "This painting depicts the Bushfire Dreaming at Wilkinkarra (Lake Mackay). In mythological times two men of the Tjakamarra kinship subsection lit a fire at this site. The central section represents the lake and the red and yellow lines the sandhills surrounding the lake." inscribed on an Art of the Western Desert label adhered to the reverse
oil on canvas
27,5 by 105,5cm excluding frame; 31 by 109,5 by 4cm including frame